Yellowstone Lodging
Jul 4th, 2001 | 04:48 PM
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My husband and I, (also just retired), completed a cross-country trip in June '01. Spent three days in Yellowstone, best advise we can share, go early, first or second week of May. No crowds,you will have the park almost to yourselves,heaven on earth. We are not hikers,if you are allow more time in the park. Rates at all hotels are still in off-season mode. We stayed in West Yellowstone (southern gate wasn't open yet), at the Yellowstone Lodge. Brand new property, very nice, cont. bkfst., guest laundry, indoor heated pool. Bt. $50 & $60 per night. You can negotiate to some extent. www.yellowstonelodge.com I also highly recomend a visit to Cody, WY. Don't miss the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, a complex of four internationally acclaimed museums. First rate. Hotel recommendation, Americinn Lodge & Suites, also new with great off-season rates. Hope this info is helpful. have a great trip
Jul 4th, 2001 | 05:27 PM
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We were in Yellowstone and the Tetons this past May. We stayed at the Old Faithful Snowlodge CABINS.
They go for about $111 + tax that runs the price up another $7.00 as I recall.
These are largest cabins in the park but their location is where the yard is grey gravel. Not very scenic. The bathrooms are small, but the rooms are large enough to be comfortable with 2 standard double beds and a small, round table.
Other cabins are lesser, but cheaper.
We stayed the first night at the Fairfield Inn in West Yellowstone for less than $70.00 including a good breakfast. Our room had two double beds and was quite comfortable.
So the price difference is more than $40 per night. After 3 nights out of an original 4 nights, we decided to return to the Fairfield Inn.
There might be some advantages to staying in the park. But at $40 a night difference in cost for a lesser accommodation, some of the magic leaves rather quickly.
The first few times we stayed in the park, I did enjoy it. So you might figure on two nights in the park and the rest outside.
I do not know how to estimate your amount of time. It all depends on how much geyser gazing you want to do.
I think the range is from 3 to 5 days to see the park comfortably without pushing yourself.
We went it fairly hard for a couple of retired folks, but it was fun.
They go for about $111 + tax that runs the price up another $7.00 as I recall.
These are largest cabins in the park but their location is where the yard is grey gravel. Not very scenic. The bathrooms are small, but the rooms are large enough to be comfortable with 2 standard double beds and a small, round table.
Other cabins are lesser, but cheaper.
We stayed the first night at the Fairfield Inn in West Yellowstone for less than $70.00 including a good breakfast. Our room had two double beds and was quite comfortable.
So the price difference is more than $40 per night. After 3 nights out of an original 4 nights, we decided to return to the Fairfield Inn.
There might be some advantages to staying in the park. But at $40 a night difference in cost for a lesser accommodation, some of the magic leaves rather quickly.
The first few times we stayed in the park, I did enjoy it. So you might figure on two nights in the park and the rest outside.
I do not know how to estimate your amount of time. It all depends on how much geyser gazing you want to do.
I think the range is from 3 to 5 days to see the park comfortably without pushing yourself.
We went it fairly hard for a couple of retired folks, but it was fun.
Jul 4th, 2001 | 08:17 PM
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There is a certtain nostalgia from staying in the Park..but the accomodations are certainly lacking in amenities. I would stay a few nights in the Park and drive back and forth between venues in the Park and accomodations in West Yellowstone..the drive is not that far..I think West is only 26 miles from Madison Junction. Also whoever said not to miss the Cody Museum in Cody, Wyoming just off the East entrance to Park was right on..Be prepared to spend a whole day there..
Jul 6th, 2001 | 02:02 PM
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If you have a year to plan I would start making reservations now and stay inside the park. There is no comparison to the experience to one of the motels in one of the border towns. It is true that the cabins can be very very basic, but that is part of the fun for me. We like to stay at the cabins at Lake Hotel, The cabins with a bathroom (no shower) at Roosevelt, and the rooms inside Old Faithful Lodge. You can get by for even less at each of these locations with more inexpensive cabins, including cabins at Old Faithful. I wouldn't skip the Tetons. The Cabins at Colter Bay are quite nice for the price; you'll want to stay there at least two days. Jackson is a fun town also for a stay or a drive into town at night for dinner.
Personally I would not consider not staying in Yellowstone for at least part of the time. As for the comment about no radios or tvs, that is an big plus to me.
Camping for part of the time is also a valid option if you are driving.
Tony
Personally I would not consider not staying in Yellowstone for at least part of the time. As for the comment about no radios or tvs, that is an big plus to me.
Camping for part of the time is also a valid option if you are driving.
Tony
